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Uploaded by: ChandlerMike — Tuesday August 14, 2012 — Tucson, AZ (Current Weather Conditions)

Amazing sky last night in Tucson...one of my best lightning captures to-date. There is a rainbow in there too on the edge of the right bolt, hard to see with the orange color from the sunset :)

Categories: lightning, thunderstorm, clouds, rain, sunrise sunset, Summer, city skyline, desert, mountains, sky Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Description: A lightning bolt strikes in the heart of Tucson during a beautiful monsoon sunset. It's not super easy to make out, but there is a rainbow going into the sky along the right bolt.
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.1 (Windows)
Artist: Mike Olbinski
Copyright: Copyright © 2012 Mike Olbinski Photography (Photographer) - (Editor)
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 2 sec.
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 50
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Shutter speed: -1.00 EV (APEX: 0, 2 sec.)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
Metering Mode: Spot
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 50.0 mm
SubSecTimeOriginal: 45
SubSecTimeDigitized: 45
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 3849.21
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 3908.14
Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
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1. MissKitty2 5:18 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
An absolutely stunningly beautiful image, Mike. I so enjoy looking at your work. WOW!
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2. weatherphotographs 5:47 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Stupendous!
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3. Biskitten 5:48 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Awesome capture - AC Congrats, Mike!
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4. llpj04 5:59 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Wow, wow,..... wow,wow,wow! :)
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5. teach50 6:13 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Spectacular and stunning photo.
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6. suzi46 6:27 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
I agree Mike..def one of your very best!! amazing..AC congrats :)
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7. cyril8 6:29 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Outstanding beauty, Mike!
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8. Sharrose 6:35 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Excellent shot Mike!
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9. trailhiker44 6:48 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Stunning !
AC CONGRATULATIONS !!!
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10. ruralartist 7:12 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Fantastic Mike! Congrats on a supberb AC!
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11. gemstone 7:59 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
WOW..Sticking!! Pardon the pun :-)
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12. Leelee 8:05 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
What an amazing shot! Thank you for sharing this wonder with us - and: congratulations!
Andrea
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13. mrwing13 8:11 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Wow! Talk about the right place at the right time. Congrats on an awesome catch.. and on your AC!
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14. Bluesmaster 8:31 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Superb, AC congrats!
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15. dixiedaughter 9:26 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Awesome shot Mike, saw this on facebook and had to come check it out. Congratulations on this beauty!
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16. McIntosh4 9:33 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Wow! Outstanding...congrats!
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17. TucsonDoug 9:42 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Fantastic capture. Congratulations on your AC.
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18. algoressister 10:28 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
Superb capture!
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19. MountainValleyForge 10:56 PM GMT on August 15, 2012    
This is the most beautiful lightning photo I have ever seen! Congratulations on the AC and a perfect 10!
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20. kippic 2:57 AM GMT on August 16, 2012    
Wow, terrific shot.
That is so cool. Congratulations on the AC.
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21. gardner48197 3:01 AM GMT on August 16, 2012    
What a treat, you had a weather feast on the table!!! Congrats!!! 10+++ Fav
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22. Greetings 11:19 AM GMT on August 16, 2012    
WOW, fantastic !
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23. ready4c 3:24 PM GMT on August 17, 2012    
With weather getting even one element can be a lucky shot; capturing so many at once you should have run out and bought a lottery ticket, too!!!! Super shot.
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24. MojaveDesertRat 4:09 PM GMT on August 17, 2012    
Incredible capture Mike!! Congratulations!
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25. SVLover 4:10 PM GMT on August 17, 2012    
SUPER, Mike. You just keep getting better and better.
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26. tamcat 10:22 PM GMT on August 17, 2012    
Great shot...congrats! -kevin :)
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27. RevMac 8:17 PM GMT on August 18, 2012    
Oh Yeah - this is an amazing weather shot - congratulations Mike!
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28. Doesiedoats 7:06 PM GMT on August 20, 2012    
Amazing indeed.

Congratulations, Mike, on your AC &

World View selection!
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29. travelingrose 4:43 AM GMT on August 24, 2012    
Wow!
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30. jennjeff1 4:22 PM GMT on August 25, 2012    
Wow Mike! Now THAT is a perfect "10" fave lightning shot from me--even better than my World View shot of lightning and thunderstorms at sunset in Florida this week which was my personal best to date as well!!!!! Congratulations on your World View and for sharing with us--your WU fan club!

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About ChandlerMike
ChandlerMike Just a weather nut living in Phoenix, Arizona. Love to take pictures of everything from weather, clouds and lightning, to my daughter, friends and anything else that strikes me as cool.I maintain a modest little blog at MikeOlbinski.com where I post photos of things related to weather and a variety of other stuff.If you are interested in prints or to see my entire gallery, please visit my Photoshelter site!
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